Articles by Chad Smith (161)
The Indiana Pacers have always been a good defensive team, but Myles Turner is on a mission this season to take them to an elite level. Chad Smith takes a closer look at the impact Turner has had as the anchor of Indiana’s defense.
The Lakers realize that they need Anthony Davis in order to defend their title. After four games without Dennis Schroder, they also understand the true value of their starting point guard.
Cleveland has some important decisions to make in the second year of its rebuild. There’s a fork in the road ahead, and no one knows which route they will ultimately take. Chad Smith examines.
Many of the free agency signings from this past summer have not panned out well. Chad Smith takes a look at four teams that would likely do things differently if they had a time machine.
In the next edition of our The Stretch Run series, Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the Central Division bubble teams as things get back on track following the All-Star break.
Injuries are brutal, but they are inevitably part of the game. Chad Smith looks at three players that missed all of last season that figure to be major contributors this year.
The addition of new star players this offseason put high expectations on this season for the Utah Jazz. It is the much-improved efficiency of their star player that reflects those moves, and a major reason why they are a contender in the West.
The momentum train in Phoenix may have slowed down, but the Suns are still rolling along nicely. There has been a myriad of changes since last season, but one acquisition, in particular, has been invaluable to the franchise’s major turnaround.
The Minnesota Timberwolves may not be a playoff team this year, but their future looks bright with a dynamic one-two punch. D’Angelo Russell was the headline player that they acquired, but Malik Beasley has really been thriving with his new opportunity. Chad Smith writes.
The NBA Finals may have just wrapped up, but the focus on next season has already begun. With the NBA Draft one week away, Chad Smith looks at four lottery teams who will be under the most pressure to “get it right” on Thursday.